The Taliban has prohibited male tailors from sewing women's clothing in Afghanistan's Kandahar province, leaving some workers without their primary source of income and increasing clothing expenses for local families, according to Hashte Subh Daily. Local sources told the publication on October 12 that the restriction has affected tailors who previously earned their livelihoods by producing women's garments.
Following the introduction of the ban, some tailors have been unable to continue their work, resulting in a loss of income and additional financial difficulties. Sewing women's clothing had been a source of employment for tailors in Kandahar. The restriction has prevented male workers from continuing this activity, affecting their ability to earn a living.
The measure has also created difficulties for households that previously relied on local tailoring services. Sources reported that garments produced by local tailors were generally more affordable and of higher quality than imported clothing.
With male tailors no longer permitted to sew women's garments, families have increasingly had to purchase imported clothing, resulting in higher expenses. Local residents said that many households cannot afford the cost of imported garments, making it more difficult for them to meet their clothing needs.
According to Hashte Subh Daily, local families have called on the Taliban authorities to reverse the decision and allow male tailors to resume sewing women's clothing. Residents cited the financial impact on both workers and customers, particularly households that depend on affordable locally produced garments. The restriction has affected the income of tailors and reduced access to local clothing production services, according to the sources.